Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 234 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000537391
Common Names
- Anisosciadium orientale
- Oriental Anisosciadium
- Eastern Anisosciadium
Synonyms
- Chamaesciadium morphologicum (Velen.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
- Dicyclophora morphologica Velen. [unknown]
- Echinophora orientale (DC.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
Description
Anisosciadium orientale (also called Oriental Anisosciadium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Anisosciadium orientale is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Anisosciadium orientale is a small, white, four-petaled flower with yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Anisosciadium orientale can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix at a depth of 1/4 inch and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Anisosciadium orientale
Anisosciadium orientale is a species of plant in the family Apiaceae. It is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Anisosciadium orientale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Anisosciadium orientale?
Anisosciadium orientale
What is the common name of Anisosciadium orientale?
Oriental Anisosciadium
What is the natural habitat of Anisosciadium orientale?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Anisosciadium genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,